Ndegwa Njiru: MPs must show courage by impeaching Ruto
By Kiprono Keileb, August 29, 2025Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has issued a direct challenge to Members of Parliament, urging them to prove their loyalty to Kenyans by initiating the impeachment of President William Ruto.
According to Njiru, the country cannot afford to continue under what he termed chaotic leadership, which he argues has endangered Kenya’s stability and betrayed constitutional principles.
In a sharp statement posted on X account on Friday, August 29, 2025, Njiru accused MPs of complacency, saying they often speak about integrity but fail to demonstrate it when it matters most. He urged them to step forward and use their constitutional powers to hold the President accountable.
“Kenyan MPs must choose courage over complacency. If they truly are not corrupt as they claim, they should make a motion to impeach the President. Ruto,” Njiru said.
The lawyer went on to argue that there are two clear grounds on which Parliament can act against the President: gross violation of the Constitution or what he described as clear signs of mental infirmity.
“Either for gross violation of the Constitution, or for clear signs of mental infirmity,” he added, suggesting that Ruto has shown behaviours that question his ability to govern effectively.
Njiru warned that failing to act would amount to gambling with the nation’s future. He framed the issue as a test of MPs’ courage, saying they must demonstrate whether they stand with ordinary Kenyans or are merely driven by political convenience.
“Kenya’s future is too precious to gamble on the chaos created by President Ruto,” he stated.
His remarks come at a time of heightened political tensions, with the public increasingly vocal about governance challenges, economic hardships, and questions surrounding accountability in government. Njiru’s comments are likely to fuel fresh debate over the limits of presidential power and the responsibility of lawmakers in checking the executive.
The lawyer emphasised that silence from MPs would be interpreted as complicity, warning that history would remember them harshly if they failed to act. For him, impeachment is not just a legal question but a moral duty.
At the heart of Njiru’s call is a demand for MPs to match their rhetoric with bold action. Whether Parliament takes up the challenge or not, his words have added urgency to Kenya’s national conversation on leadership, accountability, and the defence of the Constitution.